Orchid Trail closed (retirement) :(

[SundayGardener]

Sorry if this has already been posted, I just found out that Orchid Trail in North Carolina closed at the end of August.

So very sad...I had been sitting on an order, doing my usual "let's see if I still want this a week from now, and then another week from now" self-check. Theirs was one of the greenhouses I had planned to visit during future hoped-for travels. I have several wonderful orchids from the Orchid Trail and really enjoyed their vast selection. Happy retirement and thanks for all the orchids!

[Leafmite]

I am sorry to hear. I remember when Oak Hill Gardens closed. I had made a list of orchids I planned to buy and was just trying to decide between two when I got an email that they were done. I still miss that place. The Oak Hill Gardens in Ill. had really great Angraecums.
Sadly, many great Orchid places have been closing.

[SouthPark]

Sorry to hear that it's the end of the road for Orchid Trail.

Actually ------ not all bad for the owners, that have very likely worked incredibly hard. They'll get some nice time off!!!!!

I love the name .... Orchid Trail. Excellent name.

You won't be forgotten Orchid Trail!

[isurus79]

Anyone know what happened to the Orchid Trail collection?

[DirtyCoconuts]

Lol @ end of the road for orchid trail

Nice one, SP


Happy retirement to what sounds like some nice people

[katsucats]

I believe Orchid Trails sold their remaining stock to a new owner, so there might be a new business in its place, I hope, since they had quite a collection there.

I've only ordered from them once. I'd say the experience is generally positive, but I have reservations. I have to say that the Encyclia osmantha tested positive for ORSV, which I returned for a refund. I messaged them 2 weeks later under a different email to find that they've sold it -- the only one he had from his private collection -- to another unwitting buyer. Understandable, since they're going out of business and need to get rid of stock, but I wouldn't be so thrilled if I was that buyer.

So if you're out there (dude who bought an Encyclia osmantha from Orchid Trails), beware!

[SouthPark]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

Lol @ end of the road for orchid trail

hahaha ..... at least somebody appreciated that one! Thanks DC!

That was just a joking positive note! (for those that thought it was something else heheh).